|
Roscommon GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Three matches at least to go in the senior championship. Not a great start but it is only fair for definitive judgements on all involved at the end of the campaign.
Advice and maybe even a little bit of encouragement for how the team could improve is ok but continuous and sometimes historical negative comments is draining and demotivational. It might even make one or two additional players consider their options next year.
We certainly don't want to become like the Galway forum where many posters seem to know it all! (Several amature players and management who have given their all for years taken to bits on a regular basis by guys who were probably subs on the junior team and never saw a gym in their lives). All county players put in serious work and deserve to be respected, treated well (win, lose or draw) in ALL counties. The vast majority of Roscommon supporters are generally reasonable and fair from my experience. They know like Monaghan supporters, that we have limited playing and financial resources and have been punching above our weight for many years.
Hopefully we can find the odd knock-out punch before the year is out.
letsgetgoing (National) - 24/04/2024 13:45:55
|
|
Roscommon GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Support tends to be fickle and as the saying goes a slap on the back is only six inches from a kick in the ****.
I've noticed a lot of the new generation of supporters talk about their GAA team like they talking about some multi millionaire and professional/pampered sports team across the water. GAA has been built respect which is why supporters can continue to mingle together in the stand or terrace at matches.
Yes we don't have the money and resources of top six or so counties but regardless to how this or any year goes one shouldn't underestimate the commitment, hard work and loyalty these players give to the Roscommon jersey.
The_analyser (National) - 24/04/2024 15:12:36
|
|
Sunday Game - 1 Like(s)
Replying To sligo joe: "Regarding Fitzmaurice as a manager, I know they are high standards but by Kerry benchmarks, a failure, one Sam in 7yrs. Played 17 championship games outside munster, only won 9!" You are neglecting his other managerial successes, not least of all with Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibne which has punched way above its weight in winning two All Ireland secondary schools titles (Hogan Cup) and continues to produce Gaeltacht, Daingean and Kerry players at all levels.
Agus fear breá san aireamh!
BarneyGrant (National) - 25/04/2024 10:35:15
|
|
Sunday Game - 1 Like(s)
Modern day pundits are afraid to say what they think for fear of a backlash. There seems to be tension lately between Joanne Cantwell and Sean Cavanagh. The one issue I'd have with her presenting style is that she seems to be aggressive towards a pundit when they goes off script and gives a contrasting opinion. The current championship structure results in a lot of meaningless games between the top counties; the exception is probably the Munster hurling championship which is as close to knock out as there is. Derry seem to be burnt out which is a modern day issue as players are being trained hard and in a game are expected to constantly run up and down the final for 70+ minutes - this is near impossible to sustain if you are playing in the ulster championship. Derry have competed and won Division 1. Now they are effectively competing against a number of top teams in their own province; like a division 1 campaign again. The other three provinces outside Ulster; the top teams - Dublin, Kerry and Mayo/Galway can rest players and get ready for the All Ireland series, Ulster teams don't have the luxury, Equally, there are so few top teams capable of competing for the top honours, if the pundits on RTE were being honest, they would say, cut to the chase and play the All Ireland quarter finals but they are not allowed, they are expected to make us all believe that there will be shocks. Even when there is a shock i.e. Wicklow vs Westmeath, it is not really covered on the Sunday Game as counties like Wicklow and co are not suppose to upset the normal order and don't get the recognition they deserve. It is hard for weak counties to keep a team going as there is so little coverage and recognition - this is a GAA issue and not just within RTE. RTE and the Sunday Game are not open to radical change which is why every year the Sunday Game is becoming less and less relevant in the eyes of the general public.
wicklowsupport (National) - 24/04/2024 14:03:49
|
|
Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BigSur: "Not sure the family of the late Andrew Cordon would share your sentiments.
Yes it's a secondary competition but at least it's 2 more competitive games for this set of players and management. I'd expect the likes of Keane, Lowry, Baker, Cooney and Hanley to progress into the senior squad although some might be still U20. Best of luck v Longford in the final." they will surely have a big parade if they win this yoke
mickcunningham (National) - 24/04/2024 14:36:09
|
|
Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To High_and_wide: "I for one don't under rate him. He has incredible potential but its not clear why his form dipped after the amazing season he had in 2019. We're all hoping he'll rediscover that form soon" Yeah I agree that Jamie Brennan has serious potential as a corner forward, but I was reading Fr Sean's records on him in the lead up to his 99th game for Donegal this Sunday, and he seemed to peak in 2019. But maybe Injuries or a change in how we play is a contributing factor.
Aaron Doherty has really impressed me with his workrate, I think if he gets into the scoring zone he will knock them over, needs a bit more time to settle into the seniors, but definitely an impressive player.
Commodore (National) - 24/04/2024 15:26:26
|
|
Sunday Game - 1 Like(s)
Fitzmaurice is very good on football commentary. One of few who picks up on stuff you might miss. Which is what makes him good manager obviously.
TG4 has by far the best hurling commentators and analyists.
BarneyGrant (National) - 24/04/2024 15:38:02
|
|
Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "Looking ahead to the Tyrone game, while I can understand the logic of us being favourites since we beat strong favourites Derry last weekend, but I think anyone who assumes we will beat this Tyrone team easily are delusional for the following reasons.
1. Tyrone don't need 3 weeks to adjust their tactics to avoid the pitfalls Derry made, Morgan will support play out of defense, but probably drop marginally for kick-outs if Shaun Patton is fit. Afterall it was Tyrone who originally moved Morgan out to the 45 to address Patton's boom kickouts in 2018/2019.
2. Tyrone still have a core of 2021 All Ireland winners in their ranks, yes they have introduced a lot of new talent who will need time to settle in, its not beyond them to beat anyone on any given day.
3. Brian Dooher will likely have Tyrone sit deep and try to mirror Donegal in such a way that cancels out the long kickout and also protects against runners coming through the middle in numbers. It means we are unlikely to see the gung ho type of display this Sunday, if anything it could be a more boring patience based game.
4. Colm Kilpatrick will likely be back for Tyrone in midfield along with big Kennedy, they can go toe to toe with Donegal in an aerial midfield battle, which Derry seemed to be more limited in.
5. Tyrone attack of Darren McCurry and Darragh Canavan can operate in tight packed defences and will get scores away regardless of who marks them.
Overall I think the Derry v Tyrone National League match is probably the best template for what to expect in this game, I think Donegal can win it, but It might be a tighter game than most anticipate. Donegal 0-16 v 0-13 Tyrone scoreline." Agree with you there. Anyone thinking we're just going to easily roll Tyrone over is mistaken. Even in Jim's first term in charge we had bother getting the best of them so I don't see it being any different this Sunday either. I do think we can and will get the better of them, but it'll be tight. I'll be going for a 0-14 - 0-12 win.
Lockjaw (National) - 24/04/2024 16:05:29
|
|
Sunday Game - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Breffni40: "Agreed, he knows more about Cavan football than all the rest combined.
I almost never watch The Sunday Game anymore, but I think almost everyone on here has unreasonable expectations for a show that goes on air 4 or 5 hours after some of the games they're covering finished earlier in the day. There's only so much you can do" The problem with the Sunday game is it tries to do everything.
For a Sunday night it should just be highlights
They should bring back the Monday game and go more into the GAA topics of the week and/or stories from the weekend
tirawleybaron (National) - 24/04/2024 18:14:04
|
|
Wexford Hurling thread 2024 - 1 Like(s)
Look if we can't beat Antrim we have no business being near a Leinster final. Hopefully the lads use the frustration from last week and bring a performance, although Antrim looked like they put nothing into last weekend, but they have been a shambles all year with players making themselves unavailable then back for championship.
WexMurph (National) - 24/04/2024 19:14:15
|
|
Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
County u14s beat Offaly at the weekend in Clonkill and the u15s lost by 5/6 to Dublin missing a few key players. They are playing Tipperary at the weekend.
Good to see the work going on and to see we are competitive at this level. Hopefully the minors and u20s can continue their good form also.
Some of the seniors need to look at what's coming behind them and put the shoulder to the wheel this weekend.
It is mad that the games on Saturday aren't a double header in O'Connor park.
Dheen (National) - 24/04/2024 20:48:28
|
|
Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To 1shot: "According to reports Kilkenny will be without some major players next weekend namely Eoin Coady(ankel), Adrain Mullen(Thigh) with Tj Reid and Eoin Murphy also picking up knocks........ opportunity surely for Galway with home advantage?" Be Careful of that. For years, I have seen Kilkenny give the impression that their Dressing Room is something like the Casualty Department in a Hospital, in the week before a game, only for them all to turn up on Sunday fit and raring to go
Oldtourman (National) - 25/04/2024 09:05:51
|